open textbooks

A Better Open Textbook Bill

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There’s a lot of talk about open textbook legislation going around right now. I recently reported on HR 1464, which was a great first start, but on reflection could be improved significantly. I’ve had some opportunities to think about what the “perfect” open textbook bill would look like, so I thought I’d share MNSHO. The … Read more

Coming Out of Silent Mode

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Flat World Knowledge, the start-up company I am involved with, is officially out in the open now. We were featured on NPR’s Marketplace this evening. Program audio is also available. Flat World Knowledge is a company dedicated to open textbooks. The videos on the website tell the story really well. I look forward to your … Read more